Things Remain The Same       Opening Prayer: Let us join together in prayer as we read and study certain verses in The Bible today rejoicing in what they mean to us as individuals and as part of the Body of Christ.      The below contains verses on what things remain  the same for us . Go over them one by one  with the children and talk about them. Things Remain The Same But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.-Psalm 102:27   For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.-Matthew 12:50    I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5   Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8 ***  This is today's memory verse***     Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. -1 Corinthians 7:20     That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Ephesians 3:6    Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us  walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Philippians 3:16 ________________________________________________   It is a new day in this New Year and it is with joy that Christians can reflect upon are certain things that will always remain  the same --and those things are completely of God.  We are part of the same body of Christ and called with the same calling. We humbly serve the same eternal Lord of Life. We care and pray for one another with the same care and are moved by the Spirit of God to live in loving obedience by the same faith. We trust and firmly believe in the same spiritual promises given to us by the victory in Christ Jesus.   Let us rejoice in our faith brothers and sisters.    Let us give all honor and praise to our gracious God who has called  us His children and is still calling out to His children this day that they may hear Him to turn to Him for  comfort and guidance ,  for protection  and strength, for love  and  healing ,   for  forgiveness of  wrongdoings  and  to help us shine bright the true light of  Christ unto others  in need.   On this brand new day in the New Year, let us continue to give praise for all the abundant  blessings and promises   which   remain the same always  and provided to us only  by our merciful Lord . Activity   Suggested  Activity For The Week :    Ask the children who in their lives they can give a little  extra care  to in both prayer and in deed.     A parent , a friend , a neighbor?    Can they be more helpful with chores?    Maybe they can do some of the things that are normally asked of them without being asked.     Help with cleaning .   Cheer up someone with a hand made card that needs a little extra tender loving care.    If there is time in your Sunday School class , maybe they can make that card today!     ____________________________________________ Close with Prayer.     Julie Pisacane ©